Clive vs Kilimanjaro

[Colin G. 147]

I know many of you know Clive Knipe (who is HistoricCoinage on this forum, and is also Ye Olde Collector on the CoinsGB forum). He is a hammered coin nut, but a very modest one, which is why I assume he has not put a post on the forums regarding his charity climb, but has discretely put a link in his signature instead

I would not do his challenge justice by summarising it here, so I will just put a link to his challenge sitehttp://www.cliveknipe.com/

I would personally like to wish Clive the best for his challenge, and have no doubt that those of you who know him will do the same.

Clive I apologise now if I have done something that makes you feel uncomfortable, but you should be shouting it from the rooftops......I know I would

All the best

[Red Riley 2]

I know many of you know Clive Knipe (who is HistoricCoinage on this forum, and is also Ye Olde Collector on the CoinsGB forum). He is a hammered coin nut, but a very modest one, which is why I assume he has not put a post on the forums regarding his charity climb, but has discretely put a link in his signature instead

I would not do his challenge justice by summarising it here, so I will just put a link to his challenge sitehttp://www.cliveknipe.com/

I would personally like to wish Clive the best for his challenge, and have no doubt that those of you who know him will do the same.

Clive I apologise now if I have done something that makes you feel uncomfortable, but you should be shouting it from the rooftops......I know I would

All the best

Yes, best of luck Clive. My daughter attempted it a couple of years ago but got altitude sickness half a day from the top.

[Rob 3,152]

It's a funny thing - altitude. In the early 80's I went caving in the Rockies at a bit over 10,000 ft. The exertion at that level had a surprisingly large effect which you didn't notice even when walking at a hard pace above ground. I found myself knackered far earlier than I should have been, and the water was all melt which may have contributed.

Edited December 23, 2010 by Rob

[Red Riley 2]

It's a funny thing - altitude. In the early 80's I went caving in the Rockies at a bit over 10,000 ft. The exertion at that level had a surprisingly large effect which you didn't notice even when walking at a hard pace above ground. I found myself knackered far earlier than I should have been, and the water was all melt which may have contributed.

Another odd thing is that there's no rhyme or reason as to who gets it. The fittest people sometimes succumb whereas those you would least expect are completely unaffected. Presumably comes down to genetics.

[Peter 615]

Good luck Clive we went past the mountain on our honeymoon...I'm type 2 diabetic and keep drinking wine and eating chinease which I suffer the next day.Well done for going for it...I've turned down the offer of a top restaurant tonight in the favour of eggs,toast and a bit of fruit.. ...and no wine.

I've lost 3 stone and have got a dog to walk around the village..maybe it was a wake up call...

[Hussulo 6]

It's a funny thing - altitude. In the early 80's I went caving in the Rockies at a bit over 10,000 ft. The exertion at that level had a surprisingly large effect which you didn't notice even when walking at a hard pace above ground. I found myself knackered far earlier than I should have been, and the water was all melt which may have contributed.

Another odd thing is that there's no rhyme or reason as to who gets it. The fittest people sometimes succumb whereas those you would least expect are completely unaffected. Presumably comes down to genetics.

Very true. I know Clive is a keen runner and no doubt very fit but altitude sickness can affect anyone.

Wishing you all the very best Clive!

[HistoricCoinage 147]

Thank you ever so much, Colin! Your wishes and donation are much appreciated.

I would also like to thank all of those who have donated, your money really is going to a good cause as it will provide much needed funds for Save the Children and all of the valuable work that they do.

All the best!

Kindest Regards,

Clive.